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From Molecules to Molecular Systems

  • Readers can gain an insight into the scope of molecular systems and learn various up-to-date methods in physical chemistry that are particularly useful for understanding how the functionalities of molecular systems can be derived and controlled.

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages II-XIII
  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction

      • Saburo Nagakura
      Pages 3-7
  3. Theoretical Aspects of Electrons in Molecules and Molecular Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
    2. Electronic Structure Theory

      • Kimihiko Hirao
      Pages 11-32
    3. Electrons in Molecular Liquids

      • Shigeki Kato
      Pages 33-47
    4. Electrons in Molecular Solids

      • Keiichiro Nasu
      Pages 48-66
    5. Electrons in Specific Molecular Systems

      • Kizashi Yamaguchi
      Pages 67-91
  4. Fundamental Processes in Molecules and Molecular Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 93-93
    2. Molecular Recognition and Self-Regulation

      • Kazuo Kitaura
      Pages 95-109
    3. Energy Transfer

      • Okitsugu Kajimoto
      Pages 110-126
    4. Electron Transfer

      • Keitaro Yoshihara
      Pages 127-141
    5. Proton Transfer

      • Michiya Itoh
      Pages 142-151
    6. Chemical Transformation

      • Tadashi Sugawara
      Pages 152-172
  5. Structure and Properties of Molecules and Molecular Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
    2. Electric and Magnetic Properties

      • Yusei Maruyama
      Pages 175-190
    3. Optical Properties

      • Yoshinori Tokura, Kazuhiko Seki
      Pages 191-224
    4. Thermal and Mechanical Properties

      • Toshiaki Enoki
      Pages 225-240
  6. Environmental and External Effects

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 241-241
    2. Solvent Effects

      • Tadashi Okada, Hiroshi Miyasaka
      Pages 243-261

About this book

Molecular systems are assemblies of molecules designed to possess special qualities and desired functionality. Such systems are important because they provide materials with novel properties, and they will be particularly useful for minimizing electronic devices. Molecular systems often form organized molecular crystals, polymers, or thin films that are significantly more complex than current materials. To provide a sound basis for understanding these levels of complexity, this book provides an analysis of the fundamentals of electronic structures, dynamic processes in condensed phases, and the unique properties of organic molecular solids and the environmental effects on these properties. Also covered are the latest methods in physical chemistry that are particularly useful for deriving and controlling the functionality of molecular systems. A second volume subtitled From Molecular Systems to Molecular Devices is also being published.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki 213, Japan

    Saburo Nagakura

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